![]() ![]() The temple has a number of shrines, with those of Marundeeswarar and his consort Irulneeki Thayar being the most prominent. The temple complex covers an area of one acre and all its shrines are enclosed with a granite concentric rectangular walls. The temple is counted as a twin temple along with Kachabeswarar temple, the place where Lord Vishnu did penances to Lord Shiva to incarnate into his Kachaba (Tortoise) Avatar. The presiding deity is associated with the 7th century Tamil Saiva Nayanars Sundarar. His consort Sati is depicted as Anjanakshi. ![]() ![]() Shiva is worshipped as Marundeeswarar, and is represented by the lingam. Marundeeswarar Temple or Oushadheeshwar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva. ![]()
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